One of my favorite cocktails that helps me hold on to summer is a Carlo Rossi Red Wine Cooler.
I’m probably opening myself up for judgment by saying this, but Carlo Rossi wine coolers have been dear to my heart since I was about 5 years old. When I was little, whenever we would go camping, my parents and their friends would bring Carlo Rossi Burgundy, Orange Juice, and 7Up to make red wine coolers in Red Solo Cups. I used to love the fruity smell of the drink, and because it had 7Up in it (which was a treat for me) I wanted to be old enough to drink one in the worst way. Occasionally, I’d ask for sips of the cocktail, even as a wee one. Now, before someone gets too angry at this post, I can tell you, my parents handled this like champs. They made me my very own “mocktails.” 7Up and Orange Juice was my new “it” treat drink, and it made me feel special and like a grown up. (And on a parental note, it worked in place of wine coolers, mimosas and beer.)
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I know I’ve said I’m a seasonal drinker. But really, I have to say, vodka is my all-seasons alcohol. And this Grapefruit Martini, while beautifully pink and perfect for today’s uber-sweet holiday, is a year-round libation for me.
Tahoe Blue Vodka is the only vodka I drink straight up. But my mom is famous for her flavored martinis, so I have a special place in my heart for them. Her Pomegranate Martini is a pretty standard go-to in our houses.
Fall must be on its way. I’m sure most of you would guess I know that because of a cooling off in the weather and a shortening of the days. NOT. The weather here is so not cool. Hahaha. I know it because of the change in my drink preferences. Right around this time of year I start craving something heavier than my normal summertime choices of white wine, hard seltzer, or, God forbid, Smirnoff Ice. But when the air starts smelling of the pungent sweetness that means fall is on its way, my taste buds start to change too. At that point, nothing quite satisfies me like really good Bourbon.
